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Solana (SOL) at a Crossroads: ETF Hopes and Market Challenges

October 10, 2025 1 min read

Solana is at a pivotal moment as it navigates potential ETF approvals and fluctuating market conditions. JPMorgan predicts modest inflows for Solana ETFs, estimating around $1.5 billion in the first year, significantly lower than Ethereum's expected inflows.

Solana is at a pivotal moment as it navigates potential ETF approvals and fluctuating market conditions. JPMorgan predicts modest inflows for Solana ETFs, estimating around $1.5 billion in the first year, significantly lower than Ethereum's expected inflows. Despite this, Solana's corporate treasury activities are gaining momentum, with companies like Sharps Technology expanding their Solana holdings through partnerships with Coinbase, indicating a strategic push towards solidifying its digital asset strategy. In addition, Solana's ecosystem is evolving with new developments such as the launch of the JupUSD stablecoin by Jupiter in collaboration with Ethena Labs. However, the market remains volatile, as seen in recent price drops alongside Bitcoin and Ethereum, and a notable 50% decline in daily transactions since July. These dynamics suggest that while Solana has growth potential, particularly if ETFs are approved, it faces challenges in maintaining transaction volumes and investor interest in a competitive crypto landscape.